Michelin Thursday qualifying report

Pole position for Peugeot-Michelin car N8 at the 75th 24 Hours of Le
Mans
Last night 53 cars took part in the second qualifying session of the 24
Hours of Le Mans.
The coveted pole position remained with Peugeot Michelin car N8 driven
by ...

Pole position for Peugeot-Michelin car N8 at the 75th 24 Hours of Le
Mans

Last night 53 cars took part in the second qualifying session of the 24
Hours of Le Mans.

The coveted pole position remained with Peugeot Michelin car N8 driven
by Stephane Sarrazin. The French driver took home the fastest time on
his last lap at two past midnight on Wednesday.

No other competitor was able to improve yesterday's time and the
positions established during the first session remained solidified, if
not drowned!

Today's session can be summarised in three words: wet, wet, wet!

The session started 30 minutes late due to the unforeseen clean up after
the Le Mans Legends dropped oil on the circuit. Then torrential rains
hit with very little let up between the showers. The track remained wet
the entire session. The 38 Michelin shod cars were able to try several
rain tyre variations in preparation for a race which is predicted to be
very wet.

Matthieu Bonardel Michelin 4 Wheels Competition Director @"This session
was disputed under very difficult weather conditions, but proved
extremely rewarding for Michelin as we were able to make the necessary
comparisons on our rain tyres. The track varied from humid to being
completely soaked. We were able to test all the varying solutions and
now have our bearings. We know which rain tyre should be offered to our
partners depending on the various levels of water on the track. Certain
rain tyres " full wet " were specifically recut in order to perform
under difficult weather conditions. In all we have tested fifteen types
of rain tyres. "